Last night I went to Barnes & Noble in hopes of studying for the LSAT.
Of course, I got distracted before I even made it to the comfy “study chair”.
I was walking past the magazines to get to said chair (taking the long route of course) when I noticed a professor from the university I work out. I had met him at our Study Abroad Fair briefly, but mainly just saw him and his family come and go from the coffee shop I work at.
Since I wasn’t sure if he worked for the department I work in, and just not wanting to leave a bad impression in general, I made it a point to say hello and crack an awkward joke about not having to serve him coffee at that point. I felt a little like a kid wearing her mom’s shoes as I held the LSAT study book in my hand while staring at Seventeen magazine at the same time.
He proceeded to ask me a little about myself and what I do in the Study Abroad office. I, of course, proceeded to spew word vomit everywhere giving my “elevator speech” about how I was majoring in a certain field right now, but my interests lie somewhere completely different. I explained why I was taking the LSAT and that I was fascinated with politics, global affairs, international relations, law and helping people.
And once again, I was amazed at how God put me in the right place at the right time. And let me tell you, after a string of terrible days, it was the right time.
The professor explained that he actually works for the political science department. He is taking a group of students to Egypt and Turkey this coming summer. His wife spent a year living in France. He was very interesting to talk to because of his mutual interest in international relations…and even said that he is planning to focus the upcoming trip on the topic. He also mentioned internships abroad as well as opening my eyes to the possiblity of “independent study” abroad.
He was 100% more interesting than whatever actress was on the cover of Cosmo this month.
Even though the past few days have not been the greatest, I continue to be amazed at the wonderful moments I experience in my life daily. I am certain that all of this is happening for a reason and that the people and things I am learning now will help me in whatever lies ahead in the future.
